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Smokey Robinson files countersuit against sex assault accusers
Smokey Robinson files countersuit against sex assault accusers: Smokey Robinson filed a countersuit against four former housekeepers who have accused the Motown ...
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Smokey Robinson replaces legal team for second time in sexual assault suit
Smokey Robinson replaces legal team for second time in sexual assault suit: Smokey Robinson has switched to his third lawyer to defend him in the sexual assault ...
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 Apr 24
Judge tosses most of Smokey Robinson’s $500M countersuit vs. rape accusers
Judge tosses most of Smokey Robinson’s $500M countersuit vs. rape accusers: A judge on Thursday tossed the bulk of Smokey Robinson’s $500 million defamation suit ...
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 Dec 12 25
Smokey Robinson Rape Accuser Denies Raiding His Storage Unit: ‘Some Type ...
Smokey Robinson Rape Accuser Denies Raiding His Storage Unit: ‘Some Type of A.I. Fabrication’
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 Dec 09 25
Smokey Robinson Says Jane Doe Accuser ‘Brazenly’ Raided His Storage Unit ...
Smokey Robinson Says Jane Doe Accuser ‘Brazenly’ Raided His Storage Unit Last Month
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Complex
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 Nov 23 25
Latest Smokey Robinson Sexual Battery Accuser Is a Man
Latest Smokey Robinson Sexual Battery Accuser Is a Man: In a statement, the music legend's attorney denied the claims.
complex.com/music/a/bernadette-giacomazzo/latest-smokey-robinson-sexual-battery-accuser-is-a-man
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 Nov 21 25
‘Wicked: For Good’ Star Falls Ill After Hefty Press Tour
‘Wicked: For Good’ Star Falls Ill After Hefty Press Tour: Ariana Grande has tested positive for COVID-19.
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 Nov 20 25
Smokey Robinson faces new sexual assault allegations by 2 former ...
Smokey Robinson faces new sexual assault allegations by 2 former employees: reports
globalnews.ca/news/11535417/smokey-robinson-new-sexual-assault-allegations-former-employees/
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 Oct 20 25
Motown Museum expansion space gets a name: Details revealed at ...
Motown Museum expansion space gets a name: Details revealed at star-studded private event
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 Sep 11 25
Smokey Robinson’s Sexual Assault Accusers Can Proceed Anonymously ...
Smokey Robinson’s Sexual Assault Accusers Can Proceed Anonymously, Judge Rules: Smokey Robinson's lawyer argued the housekeepers were trying to ...
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 Jun 02 25
Smokey Robinson was investigated for sexual assault allegation in 2015 but ...
Smokey Robinson was investigated for sexual assault allegation in 2015 but no charges were filed
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 May 28 25
Smokey Robinson Sues Rape Accusers for Defamation, Elder Abuse
Smokey Robinson Sues Rape Accusers for Defamation, Elder Abuse: Smokey Robinson has filed defamation and elder abuse claims against the four former housekeepers ...
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Key FactsSmokey Robinson Countersues Accusers for Defamation
May 28, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Smokey Robinson filed a $500 million cross-complaint against four former housekeepers accusing him of sexual assault and rape.

  • Robinson alleges the accusers and their lawyer conspired to extort money by making false statements at a May 6 press conference.

  • He states that he and his wife treated the women generously, providing gifts such as money for dental work, vacations, and even a car.

  • The lawsuit requests the court to require the women to reveal their real names, as current pseudonyms prevent proper identification.
    • The depths of plaintiffs’ avarice and greed knows no bounds.
    — Smokey Robinson in his cross-complaint against the former housekeepers who accused him of sexual assault.
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 May 31 25
Smokey Robinson Faced a Sexual Assault Allegation in 2015
Smokey Robinson Faced a Sexual Assault Allegation in 2015: No charges were filed because of what the authorities said was insufficient evidence ...
nytimes.com/2025/05/30/arts/music/smokey-robinson-sexual-assault-allegation.html
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 May 08 25
Smokey Robinson's lawyer says rape allegations against him are 'vile' and ...
Smokey Robinson's lawyer says rape allegations against him are 'vile' and 'false'
abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/smokey-robinsons-lawyer-rape-allegations-vile-false-121586469
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 May 07 25
Motown legend Smokey Robinson, 85, sued for sexual assault
Motown legend Smokey Robinson, 85, sued for sexual assault: LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- Motown legend Smokey Robinson is facing a multimillion dollar ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2025/05/06/motown-legend-smokey-robinson-85-sued-sexual-assault/
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 May 07 25
TikToker ‘Candy’ cleared of assault charge after mediation
TikToker ‘Candy’ cleared of assault charge after mediation: KINGSTON, Jamaica — Popular TikToker Kemar Jones, better known as "Candy", was cleared of his assault ...
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 Dec 12 24
Smokey Robinson, Halle Bailey to host 'A Motown Christmas' special ...
Smokey Robinson, Halle Bailey to host 'A Motown Christmas' special honoring the label's legacy
detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/television/2024/12/11/smokey-robinson-halle-bailey-to-host-a-motown-christmas-special-honoring-the-labels-legacy/76921692007/
Key FactsMotown Christmas Special Featuring Robinson and Bailey
Dec 11, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey will host 'A Motown Christmas' to honor the legacy of the iconic label.

  • The special features performances from stars like Gladys Knight, The Temptations, and Pentatonix, showcasing over 25 Motown songs.

  • Robinson and Bailey reflect on their childhood memories of Motown and the music's significance across generations.

  • Motown is described as universal and timeless, with deep emotional connections to its songs.
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